Chap 21, Pharmacology, Vocabulary, General Terms Flashcards

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addiction

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Physical and psychological dependence on and craving for a drug.

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additive action

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Drug action in which the combination of two similar drugs is equal to the sum of the effects of each.

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aerosol

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Particles of drug suspended in air.

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anaphylaxis

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Exaggerated hypersensitivity reaction to a previously encountered drug or foreign protein.

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antagonistic action

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Combination of two drugs ives less than an additive effect (action).

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antidote

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Agent given to counteract an unwanted effect of a drug.

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brand name

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Commercial name for a drug; trademark or trade name.

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chemical name

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Chemical formula for a drug.

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contraindications

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Factors that prevent the use of a drug or treatment.

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controlled substances

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Drugs that produce tolerance and dependence and have potential for abuse or addiction.

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dependence

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Physiologic need for a drug due to prolonged use.

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dose

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Amount of drug administered, usually measured in milligrams.

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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U.S. government agency having the legal responsibility for enforcing proper drug manufacture and clinical use.

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generic name

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Legal noncommercial name for a drug.

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iatrogenic

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Condition caused by treatment (drugs or procedures) given by physicians or medical personnel.

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idiosyncratic reaction

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Unexpected effect produced in a particularly sensitive patient but not seen in most people.

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inhalation

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Administration of drugs in gaseous or vapor form through the nose or mouth.

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medicinal chemistry

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Study of new drug synthesis; relationship between chemical structure and biological effects.

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molecular pharmacology

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Study of interaction of drugs and their target molecules such as enzymes, or cell surfacer receptors.

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oral administration

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Drugs are given by mouth.

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parenteral administration

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Drugs are given by injection into the skin, muscles, or veins (any route other than through the digestive tract). Examples are subcutaneous, intradermal, intramuscular, intravenous, intrathecal, and intracavitary injections.

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pharmacist

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Specialist in preparing and dispensing drugs.

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pharmacy

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Location for preparing and dispensing drugs; also the study of preparing and dispensing drugs.

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pharmacodynamics

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Study of drug effects within the body.

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pharmacokinetics
Study of drug effects within the body.
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pharmacologist
Specialist in the study of the properties, uses, and side effects of drugs.
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pharmacology
Study of the preparation, properties, uses, and side effects of drugs.
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Compendium of Pharmaceuticals & Specialties
CPS
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receptor
Target substance with which a drug interacts in the body.
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rectal administration
Drugs are inserted through the anus into the rectum.
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resistance
Lack of beneficial response; seen when drugs are unable to control the disease process.
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response
Desired and beneficial effect of a drug.
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schedule
Exact timing and frequency of drug administration.
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side effect
Adverse reaction, usually minor, that routinely results from the use of a drug.
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sublingual administration
Drugs are given by placement under the tongue.
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synergism
Combination of two drugs causes an effect that is greater than the sum of the individual effects of each drug alone.
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syringe
Instrument (tube) for introducing or withdrawing fluids from the body.
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tolerance
Larger and larger drug doses must be given to achieve the desired effect. The patient becomes resistant to the action of a drug as treatment.
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topical application
Drugs are applied locally on the skin or mucous membranes of the body; ointments, creams, and lotions are applied topically.
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toxicity
Harmful effects of a drug.
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toxicology
Study of harmful chemicals and their effects on the body.
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transport
Movement of a drug across a cell membrane into body cells.
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vitamin
Substance found in foods and essential in small quantities for growth and good health.